Back in 1981, Carpenters appeared on Dutch TV performing their current hit, “Touch Me When We’re Dancing”. They sang live to a backing track, making this a special treat for fans. Check out the video and our discussion in the … Continue reading
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IT HAS BEGUN TO ARRIVE- the long-awaited CARPENTERS THE COMPLETE SINGLES! TJL Productions, in conjunction with America’s Public Television stations, is releasing an exclusive new Carpenters Singles collection: In late November and early December, many Public Television stations will be airing an updated … Continue reading
As with many recording artists, Carpenters’ output was supported with promotional advertisements that were placed in trade magazines like Billboard, Cashbox, etc. These ads generally appeared during the week that the promotional singles and albums were being sent to radio … Continue reading
Universal has been doing a series of short ‘hits’ discs that present their artists’ best known songs and are given the title ICON. Now it’s Carpenters turn in the ICON series with this 2014 entry. Eleven of their best-known songs … Continue reading
We continue in our discussion with John Bettis regarding many of the songs he’s contributed to the Carpenters’ catalogue via his songwriting partnership with Richard Carpenter. John also shares some of his own personal thoughts on the shelving of Karen’s … Continue reading
Just crossing our desk is a 2001 compilation from the Netherlands called YESTERDAY ONCE MORE – DE NEDERLANDSE SINGLES COLLECTIE. It’s a close cousin to the 20-track UK GOLD, issued around the same time and sharing 19 of the 20 … Continue reading